It isn't at all about a particular brand of fertilizer that is better than others. For the most part, fertilizer is a commodity despite what all of the brands try to say. The secret is in applying the right ingredients at the right times, and staying with a plan for the whole season. Too many people make a big splash in the Spring and then trail off in the most important times: late Summer and Fall. 2/3rds of your fertilizing should be in the Fall.

Google the article "Weed Control: The Triangle Approach" and you'll see an easy approach to beating common and uncommon weeds this year, and anyone can do it - even rookies.